articleAnnals of the Rheumatic DiseasesAug 1, 2012HYBRID OA

Joint European League Against Rheumatism and European Renal Association–European Dialysis and Transplant Association (EULAR/ERA-EDTA) recommendations for the management of adult and paediatric lupus nephritis

GΒGeorge ΒertsiasMGMaria G. TektonidouZAZahir AmouraMAMartin AringerIMIngeborg M. Bajema

University of Crete · National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · +34 more institutions

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Abstract

Objectives

To develop recommendations for the management of adult and paediatric lupus nephritis (LN).

Methods

The available evidence was systematically reviewed using the PubMed database. A modified Delphi method was used to compile questions, elicit expert opinions and reach consensus.

Results

Immunosuppressive treatment should be guided by renal biopsy, and aiming for complete renal response (proteinuria

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Topics
Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Azathioprine
  • Lupus nephritis
  • Hydroxychloroquine
  • Rituximab
  • Internal medicine
  • Immunosuppression
  • Cyclophosphamide
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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